Simply the quintessential of neutral sneakers, the New Balance 890v2 is light, comfortable and bouncy, a shoe it’s nearly impossible not to give decent marks to. The heel height has been lowered on this updated version of the popular sneaker, so the feel is more minimal than a comparable shoe like the Nike Lunar Glide. It has soft, adequate toe support and good midsole cushioning and it would be hard to find a runner who wouldn’t be comfortable in this shoe. I do, however, have one quibble. I just don’t find it as fast as the bright red Mizuno Wave Rider 15 I’ve been wearing, and I’m anxious to compare this to the AdiZero Boston sneakers I plan to wear to the Boston Marathon. What is it about sneakers that just makes them feel fast? It’s colour, sure, and also fit, but there’s also something else — that X factor. The 890v2 is new this month and it’s strong and supportive and perfectly stable: an excellent best friend if not something to make you fall passionately in love. For details of this product and many more running gear accessories, visit shop.runningroom.com.

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